ESS 1 - The Earth and earth minerals as we know them today have developed over a long period of time, through continual change processes.
ESS 1 (5-8) INQ+POC -1 - Use Geological evidence provided to support the idea that the Earths crust/lithosphere is composed of plates that move 1a- Citing evidence and devising a logical argument for plate movement using fossil evidence, layers of sedimentary rock, locations of minerals deposits, and shape of continents.
ESS1 (5-8) POC-3 - Explain how Earth events ( over time and abruptly) can bring about changes in the Earths surface: landforms, ocean floor, rock features, or climate. 3a- Evaluating slow processes ( weathering, erosion, mountain building, sea floor spreading) to determine how the Earth has changed and will continue to change over time. 3b- Evaluating fast processes ( erosion, volcanoes and earthquakes) to determine how the Earth has changed and will continue to change over time.
ESS1 (5-8) POC-4 - Explain the role of differential heating or convections in Ocean currents, winds, weather, weather patterns, atmosphere or climate. 4a- Explaining cause and effect relationships between global climate and energy transfer. 4b- using evidence to make inferences or predictions about global climate issues.
GSE's Covered for 8th Grade Science:
ESS 1 - The Earth and earth minerals as we know them today have developed over a long period of time, through continual change processes.
ESS 1 (5-8) INQ+POC -1 - Use Geological evidence provided to support the idea that the Earths crust/lithosphere is composed of plates that move
1a- Citing evidence and devising a logical argument for plate movement using fossil evidence, layers of sedimentary rock, locations of minerals deposits, and shape of continents.
ESS1 (5-8) POC-3 - Explain how Earth events ( over time and abruptly) can bring about changes in the Earths surface: landforms, ocean floor, rock features, or climate.
3a- Evaluating slow processes ( weathering, erosion, mountain building, sea floor spreading) to determine how the Earth has changed and will continue to change over time.
3b- Evaluating fast processes ( erosion, volcanoes and earthquakes) to determine how the Earth has changed and will continue to change over time.
ESS1 (5-8) POC-4 - Explain the role of differential heating or convections in Ocean currents, winds, weather, weather patterns, atmosphere or climate.
4a- Explaining cause and effect relationships between global climate and energy transfer.
4b- using evidence to make inferences or predictions about global climate issues.